Oil shale Types and Facts

Oil shale

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Carbonate-rich Shale, Siliceous Shale and Cannel Shale

1.2 Features

Easily splits into thin plates, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Very fine grained rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

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Types of Oil shale

In this section, we will discuss about Oil shale types and facts. Almost all rocks are divided into types. The types of Oil shale include Carbonate-rich Shale, Siliceous Shale and Cannel Shale. Depending upon Oil shale Texture, it is divided into types. Here, you will get to know about Oil shale types, interesting facts, features of Oil shale, its monuments and fossils. There are many interesting facts about Oil shale which are unknown. Along with facts, get to know more about Oil shale Reserves. Along with Oil shale types and facts, get to know more about features of Oil shale in the section below.